China netizens immediately launched a "human flesh search" on Zhang Lei and HillhouseCapital Management (Gaoying Capital Management Co., Ltd.) he founded. Some people are extremely angry: "China has worked hard to cultivate high flyers to help others develop", and even found out that he and his company did not perform well in Sichuan earthquake and other events. Zhang Rene's image of eating and crawling outside jumped out. My husband and wife both received doctoral education at Yale University. After reading this news, my heart is really complicated. To be honest, if we have the ability of Zhang Lei, we may really give priority to donating money to China. A few years ago, a Yale graduate wrote an article in The New York Times, saying that he could donate hundreds of thousands to Yale. It's just adding a drop to a big bucket of water. It doesn't matter. However, if the same money is given to Africa, I wonder how many lives can be saved. What would you choose? However, looking back on our own experience, we understand Zhang Lei's behavior. When we got married more than 20 years ago, my wife was a "black hukou" in Beijing. She was assigned to another place, and we didn't want to be apart, so it was "black". The price is no job, and sometimes I worry about temporary residence. Later, I decided to go abroad. They studied English together and took the TOEFL. 1993, we are in a state of running out of ammunition and food. She received a thick envelope from Yale University. When I opened it, I couldn't believe my eyes: she was admitted, and she was paid more than 20 thousand dollars in tuition fees, plus nearly 1 10 thousand dollars in living expenses, totaling more than 30 thousand dollars! We have never seen so much money in our lives. However, the next thing is troublesome. With this money, you may not be able to go abroad. You need a passport to go abroad. According to the regulations at that time, those who have not served for a certain number of years after graduating from university must have overseas relations and pay the "training fee" of the university. After paying the bill, they can sweep the floor. Therefore, our family mobilized urgently, first found a certificate in Taiwan Province Province, and then went to the street police station to get a certificate. I can't remember how many places I went, and of course I sent many gifts, some of which were thrilling joints that I almost gave up. Finally, I took out all my savings and paid off all the money that the state spent on her for four years in college according to the accounts issued by the state. I borrowed some money from my parents to buy a plane ticket and flew there immediately. Six months later, I also went to visit my relatives. After graduation, I will serve the country for ten years without paying the training fee of the university. However, when I go to visit my relatives, I must resign according to the regulations. And this is a close struggle, such as finding a place to save files, surviving in a bunch of "no" and "no" voices, and so on. I still remember the moment when I finally finished, I ran to the unit to ask for the last document. A cold lady by the window threw a stamped paper in front of me and said, "From now on, you have nothing to do with us!" " "I went to Yale to visit relatives, and people took care of me as a' family'. For example, I only need to pay a little money to get medical insurance, get a library card from the school library for free, use facilities such as a gym, and take two courses. In a word, it is not much different from formal students except that classes are more relaxed. I took advantage of this opportunity to perform well and was liked by the professor. I was admitted to the master's degree without taking any exams. It has been smooth sailing since then, until I got my doctorate and won the full prize for six years. In addition to the normal scholarship, the school also gave me all kinds of money to study English and Japanese during the summer vacation, and even sent me to Japan to study for a whole year. Is it controversial to say "Yale changed my life"? First, famous schools in the United States, especially the Ivy League, now mostly rely on alumni for meals. As long as these schools find talents, they will recruit and compete. If you are poor, the school will pay all the tuition and living expenses, and will respectfully say, "thank you for coming to study with us!" "Our campus will definitely become richer because of you." After entering the school, the school takes care of you. Undergraduate students, in particular, sometimes make me feel that the school is like a spoiled parent. For example, college students are the best age to fall in love, while universities in China often have various "no's" when dealing with students' love. American schools do their best to create conditions for this, and even adopt a tilted policy in enrollment to ensure a balanced ratio of men and women. An American student told me that college students are children who leave home for the first time. As soon as they leave their parents' emptiness, universities will become students' second hometown, quickly filling the emotional vacuum left by their parents in their children's hearts. If you find a spouse in college, it is the happiest thing for the school. What the university expects is that you and your wife will never forget where the your family was formed and will regard the university as their home. If there is a need at home in the future, you will certainly make a large donation. Of course, I have to "send my children home" to go to college. Second, the school relies on alumni and has great respect for graduates. For example, after graduation, the school always sends alumni publications free of charge, the department head writes to report the situation in the department every year, and the school always informs us of the activities in the living quarters. The board of directors of Yale Election School issues invoices every time, and repeatedly urges the votes through e-mail and other communication methods. You know, the school manager is the highest authority of the school. The headmaster is appointed by the school board. Who will join the board of directors will be decided by the alumni. Lin Ying, a famous architect in China, was elected president of Yale University in 2002, and was supported by the Alumni Association. At that time, although my husband and wife had not graduated from the doctor's degree, they already had a master's degree and voted for alumni. This may be the only time we exercise our right to vote as foreigners in the United States. Therefore, we get not only a Yale diploma, but also the right to be our own masters. If the school makes you unhappy, you can also exert pressure through the school board. Exactly how much money Zhang Lei donated to China is another question. However, his donation to Yale is only the daily operation and efficiency of other people's university business model. You have now paid more than 30,000 dollars to a famous American school, and others are still losing money to train you. What's more, many students were invited by others. How can we train students at a loss? Here are the cows from other people's schools: our education can guarantee your success. After you succeed, you will realize that our education has changed your life, and finally you will donate money to be grateful. What should I do if I have a low income after graduation and can't afford the education loan I owe? The practice of many famous schools (especially law schools) is: free! There are roughly two reasons: first, after graduating from such an excellent place as ours, if we give up high salary and engage in low-paid public welfare undertakings, our school will be considered to have contributed to society.